The University of Victoria Calendar 2014-2015

Welcome to the University of Victoria's online Calendar. The Calendar is the official guide to all programs, services and regulations of the University. This online edition contains the same information as that published in the PDF versions.

To reduce our carbon footprint, the number of printed copies of the Calendar has been significantly reduced and distributed to administrative offices only. We encourage you to view the Calendar online or use the PDFs below.

Print Editions (PDF)

The University of Victoria operates under the authority of the University Act (RSBC 1996 c. 468) which provides for a Convocation, Board of Governors, Senate and Faculties. The University Act describes the powers and responsibilities of those bodies, as well as the duties of the officers of the University. Copies of this Act are held in the University Library.

The official academic year begins on May 1. Changes in Calendar regulations take effect May 1, September 1, and January 1 of each academic year unless otherwise approved by the Senate. Nevertheless, the University reserves the right to revise or cancel at any time any rule or regulation published in this Calendar or its supplements. The Calendar is published three times per year in the spring (effective May 1), summer (effective September 1) and winter (effective January 1) by the Office of the Registrar, Student Affairs, under authority granted by the Senate of the University.